Garden Park Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Cincinnati, OH

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365529

Contact & location

3536 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Hamilton County
Phone
(513) 751-4900
ZIP code
45229 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
48.1 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Garden Park Health Care Center LLC
Chain
Carecore Health (10 facilities, avg 2.1★)
Medicare certified since
June 23, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.22 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.90 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.67 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
53.1 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
17.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 41 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-01
2026-04-01 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-13
2025-12-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-02
2025-08-07 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-07 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-02-03 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-01-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-01-16 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-01-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-01-16 Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
F0696 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2024-09-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-09-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-07-25 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-07-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-07-25 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-07-25 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-22
2022-09-21 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-02
2022-09-21 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23
2022-09-21 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-24Payment Denial29 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Customers Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Carecore Health LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fasten Halberstam LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Garden Park Real Estate Holdings, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hertanu, Chaim (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hertanu, Joseph (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Serota, Gretchen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strickland, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hertanu, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Carecore Health LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hertanu, Chaim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hertanu, Joseph (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Serota, Gretchen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strickland, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Garden Park Health Care Center?

Garden Park Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Garden Park Health Care Center have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.

Has Garden Park Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

Who owns Garden Park Health Care Center?

It is part of Carecore Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Garden Park Health Care Center?

(513) 751-4900. The facility is located at 3536 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.